This invention relates to elastomeric compositions comprising at least one
polymeric elastomer, at least one propylene polymer, and at least one
curing agent. The elastomer compositions can optionally contain other
rubbers, such as natural rubber and a variety of other ingredients. The
compositions containing propylene polymers and copolymers can have better
processability and lower compound viscosities and can show an improvement
in at least one of the following properties: air permeability, tensile
strength, elongation, tear strength, adhesion, dynamic performance, flex
fatigue resistance, and cure characteristics. These elastomer
compositions are believed to be useful for applications where elastomeric
polymer is currently used, such as, tire inner liners for tubeless tires,
tire inner tubes, and ball bladders to name a few.